The IPG is the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists. Founded in 2013 on the belief that independents should have a better voice in today's competitive market, in this short time it has already established a network of over 200 carefully selected member locations nationwide, all enjoying a support network like none other, to stand together and be stronger.
Buying from an independent is a significant contributing factor in supporting local employment, our entrepreneurs, boosting UK innovation, as well as maintaining traditions and increasing environmental benefits.
July 2013
The IPG concept is born
October 2013
First office opened
November 2013
Founding members and suppliers joined
January 2014
First trading agreements started
October 2014
The IPG hold dinner with 30 members and suppliers in Windsor
October 2014
50th member joins after less than 12 months of trading
July 2015
Moved to larger office on the hottest day of the year!
October 2015
100th member joins
November 2015
The IPG hold a dinner with 50 members and suppliers in Leeds
September 2016
The IPG enter the Vado charity rally to Monte Carlo and raise money for the Rainy Day Trust
October 2016
Moved office again for more space to our current location
November 2016
The IPG hold a dinner with 75 members and suppliers in Swindon with entertainment
January 2017
Volunteering members form the first IPG Steering Groups
February 2017
First steering group meetings are held in London and Telford
March 2017
100th supplier joins the group
July 2017
Expanded the IT and Marketing teams
November 2017
Held inaugural conference at Mercedes Benz World
May 2018
The IPG start working with Missing People to #FindEveryChild
August 2018
First members have an IPG branded website
September 2018
The IPG win Business Of The Year 2018 at the Arun Business Partnership Awards
March 2019
The IPG take the first ski trip with members in the Alps generously sponsored by Wavin
June 2019
New IPG website launched
August 2019
The IPG opens its first joint branded member stores
September 2019
The IPG Conference at The National Space Centre
March 2020
The IPG adapted quickly to support its members and suppliers through the COVID-19 pandemic
July 2020
The IPG launches its first member e-commerce website
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Stores Nationwide
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Supplier Brands